The Mark White Show

On this Make A Difference Minute, we highlight the journey of Coleman Drew, a 27-year-old from Grady, Alabama, who is awaiting a second double lung transplant. Through the support of the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) and a compassionate community, efforts are underway to raise funds for his transplant-related expenses.

Learn more: cota.org/cotaforcolemansfight

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Tonight on The Mark White Show, you’ll hear the story of Austin Terling.

Austin would be 13 years old this year.

Instead, his life on earth ended at just 9 years old in July of 2022 after a long and exhausting fight with a rare neurodegenerative brain disease caused by a mutation in the UBA5 gene.

For four years, his parents, Anthony and Lindsey Terling, searched for answers. They walked through uncertainty, heartbreak, and a diagnosis that came with more questions than solutions.

Out of that journey, the Austin 1st Foundation was born.

What began as a family’s fight for their son has become a mission to help other families facing rare disease, to raise awareness, and to fund research and resources so no one has to walk this road alone.

Tonight, Anthony Terling shares Austin’s story, honors Lindsey’s role as a mother and advocate, and explains how Austin’s legacy continues through the work of the Austin 1st Foundation and their annual Aces Fore Austin charity golf tournament.

This is a story about love, loss, and choosing purpose in the middle of pain.

Austin’s legacy is still changing lives.

On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that one of the most meaningful things we can do is let people know they are not alone. Many carry silent burdens and feel unseen, even while surrounded by others. This segment encourages presence, compassion, and small acts of connection that can make a lasting difference.

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On this episode of The Mark White Show, April Black shares the story behind the Love Love Love 5K, a memorial run honoring the life and legacy of Teri Ingrey while raising awareness about melanoma.

April reflects on who Teri was, the meaning behind the phrase “Love, love, love,” and how that message is now bringing people together to support families facing loss and serious illness. This conversation highlights the power of community, remembrance, and choosing love even in the hardest seasons.

Listeners will also learn how the race began, why melanoma awareness matters, and how events like this help turn grief into purpose and action that supports others.

This is a story about legacy, faith, community, and the simple but powerful choice to lead with love.

On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that confidence and success rarely start with having everything figured out. This segment encourages people to take steps forward even when they feel unsure, knowing that experience is often the best teacher.

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On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m reminding listeners that life is fragile and time is never guaranteed. This segment encourages people to focus on what truly matters, loving their people well, showing kindness, and understanding that legacy is built through everyday moments, not just major milestones.

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On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm sharing part of Jennifer Hope George’s conversation about how 2-year-old Isabelle Grace “Izzy” Juarez’s family learned of her B Cell Hodgkin Lymphoma diagnosis and how quickly life changed. Izzy is currently receiving treatment at Children’s in Birmingham as her family begins this unexpected journey. This minute is a reminder of how quickly life can shift and how powerful community support can be during the hardest moments.

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On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m sharing a personal reflection on the life of April Smith, a wife, mom, and friend who left a lasting impact on those who knew her. This segment reminds listeners to love their people well, show up for the people who matter, and never take time together for granted.

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On this episode of The Mark White Show, April Black shares the story behind the Love Love Love 5K, a memorial run honoring the life and legacy of Teri Ingrey while raising awareness about melanoma.

April reflects on who Teri was, the meaning behind the phrase “Love, love, love,” and how that message is now bringing people together to support families facing loss and serious illness. This conversation highlights the power of community, remembrance, and choosing love even in the hardest seasons.

Listeners will also learn how the race began, why melanoma awareness matters, and how events like this help turn grief into purpose and action that supports others.

This is a story about legacy, faith, community, and the simple but powerful choice to lead with love.

On this Make A Difference Minute, April Black shares the heart behind the Love Love Love 5K and the legacy of Teri Ingrey.

What started as a phrase Teri lived by, love, love, love, has now become a mission that is bringing a community together to remember, to support, and to raise awareness about melanoma. April talks about who Teri was, why this race matters, and how love can still move forward even after loss.

This is about honoring those we have lost, standing with those still fighting, & reminding families they’re never alone.

Real stories.

Real people.

Real impact.

News That Unites!™️

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